DSP CA 162 Citrus Medica uses the Buddha’s-hand citrons that come from the fruit orchards of John Kirkpatrick. Buddah’s-hand is more aromatic than lemon and has a bitter element to it which brings it closer to lime flavors. Light yellow in color, the nose is citron with a pithy citrus peel that has an undercurrent of sweet citrus. The nose reads like a best of “hit” record with all the best citrus elements of lemon, lime, and orange. The entry for DSP CA 162 Citrus Medica var. Sarcodactylis Vodka tastes like citron zest without any of the bitter pith, citrusy and ever so slightly sweet. It’s a delightful flavor that really invites you to savor and enjoy it. In the midpalate things turn slightly more bitter, but without dropping the fantastic opening notes. A little pepper spice gets added to the mix which helps add to the complexity. There’s a lot to dig through in the midpalate with so many different citrus elements spanning from slightly sweet to fairly bitter. The finish is long and slightly dry, and it does a superb job of showcasing the core citrus flavor that runs throughout this vodka.